So why all the concern about Halloween candy? What makes it so bad for our teeth?

It’s all about the sugar in the candy, and the acids the bacteria that feed on that sugar produce. And the end result for us, is cavities.

But, there are also some choices you can make about your candy selection to make sure you’re not dishing out some of the worst Halloween candy known to dentists.

Here’s a look at what we’ve compiled, completely based off this list on Dental Products Report as the 8 worst Halloween candies for your teeth…

The 8 Worst Halloween Candies for Your Teeth

Remember, generally speaking, any candy which is hard, sticky, sugary, or acidic are some of the worst teeth treats.

Here’s the basic non-scientific explanation of why those candies are worse than others. Basically, the longer that candy – or by-products of the candy – stays in contact with your teeth, the worse it is.

For example, bathing your teeth in Sugar Daddys & Tootsie Rolls is worse than a simple square of dark chocolate.

The sticky gooey goodness of the Sugar Daddy and/or Tootsie Roll in question will stick to your teeth a lot longer than that hunk of dark chocolate.